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DUTCHER'S DINER

1012 W MAIN ST · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 33825

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3501310
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8886780
DBPR license3800795

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#10High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a carry out bag of biscuits, explained to operator what correct bags to use, operator voluntarily discarded biscuits. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage over bottle tomato juice in the reach in cooler in the back of kitchen, operator moved to different shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one roach on the prep table in the kitchen, one roach on baseboard next to prep table in kitchen, operator removed and one live roach under a prep table in the back of the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 18 whipped butter cups in a pan out on the counter at 74 degrees, operator stated they have been on the counter for awhile, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 18 whipped butter cups in a pan out on the counter at 74 degrees, operator stated they have been on the counter for awhile, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on the cook line cutting board is grooved in several places. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach between prep table, employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on the same prep table being used for food prep, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a jacket and purse over the soda dispenser boxes, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gasket in the reach in cooler and a gasket in the reach in freezer in the kitchen torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under fryer and wall next to wall accumulated with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed one of the light shield cover coming down in the back of kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed pork chop not covered in reach in freezer, operator put in a bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed the hand washing sink in the kitchen next to the fryer leaking from the pipe under the sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.